Kyle Busch led 377 of the 400 laps on his way to winning the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday. The win was his first in Charlotte, and gives Busch at least one win at every single track on the NASCAR Cup Series. It was a dominating performance […]
Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors Face Off in Game 7 for Western Conference Title
The Houston Rockets will play host to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night for Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line. With the back-and-forth series tied at three games apiece, both teams have reason to believe that they should […]
LeBron James Carries Cavs to NBA Finals with Epic Performance vs. Celtics
Heading into Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, there was one thing everyone was sure of: LeBron James would come to play. James certainly didn’t disappoint, and his teammates added enough support to allow the Cleveland Cavaliers to put away the Boston Celtics 87-79 and advance to the NBA […]
Rafael Nadal Seeks 11th French Open Title, Serena Lurks in Women’s Draw
Rafael Nadal comes into the French Open as a heavy favorite to continue his clay-court dominance and pick up his 11th career title at Roland Garros. According to William Hill, Nadal is a 2/5 favorite to defend his title at Roland Garros, far ahead of anyone else in the field. […]
Real Madrid Seeks Third Straight Champions League Title in Kiev
Real Madrid could become the first team to win three straight Champions League titles on Saturday, but they’ll first have to get past a Liverpool side that is looking for their first European championship since 2005. While three clubs – including Real Madrid – have won three straight continental club […]
Rockets Hold Off Warriors, Take 3-2 Lead in Western Conference Finals
The Houston Rockets are just one win away from the NBA Finals after sixth man Eric Gordon came off the bench big in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals Thursday to help his team gut out a 98-94 win over the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets now have a shot […]
New Jersey Senator: Integrity Fees Amount to Extortion by Sports Leagues
New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney (D) took aim at professional sports leagues on Wednesday, penning a letter that said their demands for integrity fees in sports betting legislation is little more than “extortion.” “The Leagues fought with all of their resources to stop states from allowing their citizens to […]
Celtics Coast Past Cavs, Take 3-2 Lead in Eastern Conference Finals
Jayson Tatum turned in another big playoff performance for the Boston Celtics, who scored a 96-83 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics now have a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, putting them just one win away from earning a spot […]
Turn Out the Lightning: Washington Capitals Snuff Tampa Bay 4-0 to Advance to Stanley Cup Finals
The Washington Capitals will play for the Stanley Cup after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 in the decisive Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Capitals will now advance to take on the expansion Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final, with both teams standing just four […]
New National Anthem Policy: NFL Players on Field Must Stand
NFL owners unanimously approved a new policy that will require players to stand for the national anthem if they choose to be on the field while the song is being performed. Players do still retain the option to remain in the locker room during the anthem if they prefer to […]
Houston Rockets Win Game 4, Even Series with Golden State Warriors at Two Games Apiece
The Houston Rockets overcame a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 95-92 in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, tying the series at two games each. The win ended Golden State’s 16-game home playoff winning streak, a record run that dated back to last season’s […]
AGA Advocates for States to Control Future Sports Betting Regulation
The American Gaming Association outlined its support for sports betting regulation at the state level in a short letter sent to Congress on Tuesday. The letter, signed by AGA President and CEO Geoff Freeman and addressed to federal policymakers, provided insight on how the AGA wants to see the sports […]
Washington Capitals Blank Tampa Bay Lightning 3-0 to Force Decisive Game 7
T.J. Oshie scored twice and Branden Holtby made 24 saves as the Washington Capitals defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-0 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. That sets up an all-or-nothing Game 7 on Wednesday night in Tampa Bay, with the winner advancing to face the Vegas Golden […]
New York Regulators Working on Rules for Sports Betting in Casinos
New York could become one of the first states to offer legalized sports betting, thanks to language included in a constitutional amendment related to casino gambling passed in 2013. That was when New York changed its constitution to allow for commercial casinos to be operated within the state. As part […]
Cavaliers Defeat Celtics 111-102, Draw Even in Amped Up Eastern Conference Finals
LeBron James again scored more than 40 points in a playoff game, but this time it was good enough to help the Cavaliers overcome the Celtics and even up the Eastern Conference finals series. James scored 44 points on Monday to lead the Cleveland to a 111-102 win over the […]
Rafael Nadal Slips, But Still Beats Alexander Zverev to Claim Italian Open Title
Alexander Zverev had a third set lead against top-seeded Rafael Nadal in the final of the Italian Open in Rome. But Nadal took control after a rain delay to claim a 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 victory and capture his third title of the 2018 season. The win also allowed Nadal to […]
Warriors Dominate Second Half in 41-Point Rout of Rockets, Take 2-1 Series Lead
Stephen Curry scored 35 points and Kevin Durant added 25 to lead the Golden State Warriors in a 126-85 blowout of the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. The win gave the Warriors a 2-1 lead in the series, with Game 4 set to be played […]
Vegas Golden Knights Reach Stanley Cup Final in Franchise’s First Year
The improbable run of the Vegas Golden Knights reached yet another level on Sunday, as the NHL’s newest expansion team defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 to win the Western Conference finals in five games and move on to the Stanley Cup Final. The Golden Knights now await either the Tampa […]
Gambling News: FOBT Max Bets Slashed to £2 by UK Government
The debate over the future of fixed odds betting terminals in the United Kingdom appears to be over, with government officials determining that the maximum bet on all FOBT machines should be set at just £2 ($2.70). That’s a major departure from the current state of affairs. Right now, FOBT […]
Delaware Planning to Launch Sports Betting Through State Lottery in June
Delaware is hoping to be the first state to reap the benefits of the US Supreme Court’s recent repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. Delaware Gov. John Carney released a statement on Thursday announcing that the state plans to have a sports gambling program launched sometime in June. […]